JNU celebrating National Science Day on 28th February at 11:00 AM

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Special Centre for Molecular Medicine 

JNU celebrating the National Science Day

28th February 2026 |  11:00 AM onwards

Venue: SCMM Seminar Room, JNU

Chief Guest and Speaker:  Prof. T. P. Singh, SERB Distinguished Fellow, Department of Biophysics, AIIMS, New Delhi

Topic: Empowering the innate immunity factors to fight fiercely against the invading microbes

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Share February 2026 —  Vol. 6, No. 2 View in browser IFLA Highlights Kicking off a busy month, IFLA President Leslie Weir spoke at a session organised by our North America Regional Division Committee at the Ontario Library Association Super Conference in Toronto, as well as sending a greeting to the 9th Annual Congress of Information Science Specialists of Iran. She also visited London, Brussels and The Hague, meeting with key stakeholders around WLIC 2027, the European Commission, and IFLA members in the EU institutions, as well as speaking at the annual Science|Business Conference. Finally, in 2027, IFLA will celebrate its 100th anniversary. To mark this milestone, we're launching a competition to create a commemorative logo that will be used throughout the IFLA100 campaign. If you're eligible, don't miss your chance to apply for a WLIC 2026 grant! We have a wide range of grants available, ranging from free registrations to additional travel support, so be sure to check the deadlines and apply here. We're also here to remind you that there is still time to get involved in this year's Congress in different ways! Apply to volunteer at the Congress or submit a poster proposal by 8 April 2026. We're also excited to announce the first Keynote Session speaker, Jiho Cha, with more keynote speakers to be revealed soon. And if you're joining us this year in Busan, we've put together a K-culture-focused guide so you can dive into the latest from one of Asia's most dynamic cultural hubs. And to get a taste of what you'll experience this August in Busan, check out this new WLIC video! ▶️ With support from the National Libraries Section, IFLA provided input to support the rehabilitation of the National Library of Somalia and help it take on a key role in the country's knowledge, information and cultural infrastructure. Delivering on the promise? Marrakesh Monitoring Report 2026: take a look at our updated and expanded overview of how far countries are enabling access to information for persons with print disabilities. Inclusive digital access through stronger library-public sector partnerships: find out more about the UNESCO IFAP Issue Brief on Digital Inclusion, and the conclusions of our webinar on experience and lessons. Inclusive digital access through stronger library-public sector partnerships: find out more about the UNESCO IFAP Issue Brief on Digital Inclusion and the conclusions during our recent webinar. Things we don't know: for the first time, we're sharing a list of questions that we are asking ourselves, relating both to our advocacy and internal work, where evidence could help us make better decisions and advocate more powerfully. Let Libraries Be Libraries: through the Knowledge Rights 21 Programme, which IFLA administers, we've released a set of practical steps that lawmakers can take to ensure libraries' ability to fulfil their missions in the digital age. Read IFLA's "Advoca8" entry for the month of February! Each month, we highlight eight key areas of IFLA's policy and advocacy work to support and inspire your own efforts. In this month's post, we explore where you could get involved and where there are opportunities for your work to have a greater impact. The 2026 IFLA PressReader International Marketing Award offers €3500 to attend WLIC 2026 in Busan and recognises outstanding library marketing projects, with applications open until 27 February 2026. The Webinar Series for LIS Students invites Library and Information Science students to present research and ideas on key topics in the field. Each session centres on a specific theme. Webinars are held online, open to all, and free of charge. Submission deadline: 15 March 2026. The American Library Association's (ALA) International Relations Round Table (IRRT) is proud to announce the Call for Nominations for the ALA Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects. Nomination Deadline: 15 March 2026. The MetLib Learning Circle is a 12‑month development programme by the IFLA Metropolitan Libraries Section for 15–20 leaders from major urban public libraries to expand their international networks, explore global library innovations, and receive mentorship from experienced library leaders. Apply to join the MetLib Learning Circle 2026-27 by 22 March 2026. The IFLA Document Delivery and Resource Sharing Section (DDRS) Standing Committee is delighted to announce the Call for Papers and Posters for the 19th Interlending and Document Supply (ILDS) Conference, which will be held in Rome, Italy, from 28 to 30 September 2026. Submit your entries by 2 March 2026. The IFLA/James Bennett Public Library of the Year Award 2026 celebrates newly built public libraries that combine inspiring design, sustainability, innovation, and community impact. Submit your application by 20 May 2026. Don't miss what's coming up at IFLA! Explore exciting upcoming events and register now, online or onsite, through our events page. Looking ahead, on 30 September 2027, IFLA celebrates its 100th anniversary! 🎂 Do you have ideas, initiatives, or partnership proposals to help shape this historic moment? Contact us at ifla100@ifla.org Member Spotlight When libraries, youth, and public data meet, local democracy comes alive. Led by the Senegalese Association of Librarians, Archivists and Documentalists (ASBAD), Open Biblio Lab (OBL) transformed three libraries into open-data and civic hubs. By training 30 librarians and engaging 600 young people, the initiative sparked dialogue, informed advocacy, and repositioned libraries as strategic partners in transparent local governance across Senegal. Are you an IFLA organisation member? We want to spotlight you! Share what's new: successes, initiatives, and highlights in a few sentences using this form, and we'll feature your organisation front and center! Finally, we're delighted to extend a warm welcome to our new members ⭐ African Books And Arts – Nigeria Ossolineum National Library – Poland Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine – Saint Kitts and Nevis We look forward to your engagement and involvement! SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT @IFLA and use the #IFLA hashtag to get featured! Update your preferences / Unsubscribe

SPP Special Issue on Innovation-driven Knowledge Economies and Transformation in the Global South: What we have learned over the years of the Globelics network

Science and Public Policy, 53(1), 2026.

Special Issue on Innovation-driven Knowledge Economies and Transformation in the Global South: What we have learned over the years of the Globelics network

Articles

• Editorial 'Innovation-driven knowledge economies and transformation in the Global South' | Gabriela Dutrénit and others
• Coevolution of subsystems of society, innovation systems, and development: Chris Freeman and the Latin-American structuralists | Gabriela Dutrénit and others
• A dynamic view on the Latin American innovation system at continental, national, and local level | Carlos Bianchi and others
• An indicator framework for assessing innovation capabilities in the informal sector | Il-haam Petersen and others
• Conditions for a successful latecomer development in green technologies | Rainer Walz and others
• The evolution of environmental technologies integration in industrial knowledge bases: centrality, coherence, and convergence| Ana Urraca-Ruiz and others
• 4IR technology adoption in the South African airline industry: drivers, constraints and labour market effects | Alexis Habiyaremye and Lorenza Monaco
• Innovation and knowledge-based inclusive transformation of rural areas in Algeria: examining the PPDRI programme | Abdelkader Djeflat
• Steering the wheel to deliver what? Innovation, coalitions, and directionality in Latin American biologics | Gabriela Bortz and others
• Conceptualising inclusive in inclusive innovations: evidence from the AI-based MedTech for cancer detection in India | Pallavi Joshi and others
• Exploring role, actions, and influence of industry associations in politics of health innovation in India | Dinar Kale and Theo Papaioannou
• International partnerships for building STI capabilities: insights from centres of excellence in Latin America | Pavel Gabriel Corilloclla Terbullino

JNU LEC Workshop 'From Idea to Impact: Academic Writing and Research Communication in the AI Era | 25 February

LEC Workshop titled 'From Idea to Impact: Academic Writing and Research Communication in the AI Era | Wednesday 25 February 2026

Kindly fill out the details in this form (https://scan.page/84xIRg) for registering for the one-day academic writing workshop.

Please note:

1. Details can be filled out ONLY by current JNU students. Zero semester students are not allowed.

2. Join the given WhatsApp group for instant updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpLn0yE0V9l62E5smGBDjc

3. Remember to submit a copy of your JNU I-card.

Date: Wednesday, 25 February, 2026

Venue: Committee Room no. 128, SIS - II (new building), JNU

Time: 1:30 p.m. onwards

For any query:

- Dr Sandesha Rayapa (LEC Faculty): sandesha.rayapa.jnu@gmail.com  

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Dr. Anup Kumar Das
Centre for Studies in Science Policy
School of Social Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi - 110067, India

डॉ. अनुप कुमार दास 

विज्ञान नीति अध्ययन केंद्र, सामाजिक विज्ञान विद्यालय,

जवाहरलाल नेहरू विश्वविद्यालय, नई दिल्ली - 110067, भारत

Editor-in-Chief: Journal of Data Science, Informetrics, and Citation Studies (jcitation.org)

Editor/Book Review Editor, Journal of Scientometric Research (JSCIRES) (Scopus-indexed). 

Associate Editor, African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development (AJSTID) (Scopus-indexed).

Information Coordinator-cum-Member, IFLA Library History Special Interest Group

ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9490-7938

Web: www.anupkumardas.blogspot.com

X: @AannuuppK | @IndiaSTS
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2027-2028 Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral & Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

2027-2028 Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships
The Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships are designed to build long-term capacity to address global challenges and develop innovative solutions in key priority areas in both India and the USA. They encourage proposals that are futuristic, innovative and technology focused. Selected scholars will have the opportunity to conduct research, audit non-degree courses at USA academic institutions to enhance their knowledge and gain practical work experience in suitable settings in the USA. These fellowships are designed for Indian scholars who are registered for a PhD at an Indian institution. These fellowships are for six to nine months. Application Deadline: July 1, 2026

2027-2028 Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

The Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are designed for early-career faculty and researchers in India, offering an opportunity to enhance their research capabilities. Postdoctoral fellows will have access to some of the finest resources in their areas of interest and will help build long-term collaborative relationships with U.S. faculty and institutions. These fellowships are for eight to 24 months. Application Deadline: July 15, 2026

2027-2028 Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships | Application Deadline: July 1, 2026

CfPs: 18th International Asian Urbanization Conference 2026 | SCU Ladakh, India; 5-8 August

The 18th International Asian Urbanization Conference 2026

Theme: Resilient Futures: Urbanization, Climate Change, and Sustainable Development Policy in a Changing World

Venue: Sindhu Central University, UT of Ladakh, India

Dates: August 5-8, 2026

Registration Form

About the Conference: Urbanization and climate change are among the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. Cities are at the frontline of environmental, social, and economic transformation, facing extreme weather events, resource scarcity, and inequitable growth. The 18th International Asian Urbanization Conference brings together interdisciplinary perspectives to explore how urban areas can become resilient to climate change while promoting sustainable development. Global case studies, theoretical frameworks, and practical solutions are integrated to provide actionable insights for researchers, policymakers, and students.

Notes for Contributors: The 18th International Asian Urbanization Conference (IAUC) welcomes original contributions that have not been submitted, published, or accepted for publication elsewhere for their edited volume/ proceedings. Contributors must specify the same in the article submission email. Contributors are urged to follow the Asian Urban Research Association (AURA) stylesheet that is available at the end of this note. All contributions must be sent to asianurbanresearch.association@gmail.com accompanied by:

• An abstract of 150–200 words
• Six to eight keywords
• Author name, email address and contact email for correspondence, one-line author notes for each author stating current designation and affiliation. We include the email address provided in the author note.

Contributors are cautioned against plagiarism and excessive self-referencing. Figures, graphs and tables must be used sparingly to avoid repetition of content. All supplementary files such as figures, tables, maps, etc., must be provided in MS Office (Word/ Excel) or other editable formats, wherever possible.  The organizers intend to compile a proceedings-style edited volume drawn from a curated set of conference papers. Early submission of abstracts and full paper is encouraged.
Notes for Contributors: https://bit.ly/NotesforContributors

Timeline

• Deadline for Paper Abstracts/ Session proposals: February 25, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance of Paper Abstracts: March 1, 2026
• Full Paper Submission: May 1, 2026

Conference Schedule

• Tuesday, August 4: Half-Day Field Visit; Social Reception and Mixer
• Wednesday, August 5 Conference Inaugural | Plenary Session A | Paper and Policy Sessions
• Thursday, August 6 Plenary Session B | Paper and Policy Sessions
• Friday, August 7 Paper and Policy Sessions | Conference Roundtable | Valedictory Session
• Saturday, August 8: Full Day Field Trip

New Book "India’s High-Tech Leap, Industrial Policy and Future of Innovation" by S. Mani, 2026

India's High-Tech Leap, Industrial Policy and Future of Innovation
by Shri Sunil Mani; Edward Elgar, UK, 2026 ISBN: 9781035382309.

Summary: This incisive book explores how strategic government support can drive innovation and competitiveness, especially in emerging economies. Sunil Mani highlights India's industrial successes, such as global IT software services, pharmaceutical industries and sustainable technologies, as well as the drawbacks of their reliance on imports and weak coordination. This incisive book explores how strategic government support can drive innovation and competitiveness, especially in emerging economies. Sunil Mani highlights India's industrial successes, such as global IT software services, pharmaceutical industries and sustainable technologies, as well as the drawbacks of their reliance on imports and weak coordination. Mani investigates how India has used government policies to boost high-tech industries, and assesses a variety of strategies including funding research, tax breaks and promoting local manufacturing. He incorporates in-depth sectoral case studies to present a detailed analysis of high-tech industries and their economic impact. Chapters showcase industry-specific insights and a global comparative approach to reveal lessons on effective state intervention. The book proposes an actionable policy roadmap with concrete steps for India's high-tech future, from strengthening supply chains and boosting skill advancement to fostering public-private research and development partnerships. India's High-Tech Leap, Industrial Policy and Future of Innovation is an enlightening read for scholars and students of industrial policy, innovation studies and economic development, as well as science and technology studies. It is also a beneficial resource for policymakers and practitioners in pharmaceuticals, IT services and renewables for its practical recommendations.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction: India's high-tech leap, industrial policy and future of innovation

2 Pharmaceutical manufacturing and computer software services industries

3 R&D and manufacturing of vaccines for COVID-19

4 Wind turbine manufacturing industry

5 Solar photovoltaic manufacturing industry

6 Electric vehicle manufacturing industry

7 Conclusion: reflections on India's high-technology manufacturing and policy pathways

More Information

CfPs: International Seminar on India on the World Stage: Soft Power, Policy & Youth Diplomacy | 26-28 March | NU, Bihar

International Seminar on India on the World Stage: Soft Power, Policy & Youth Diplomacy

 26-28 March 2026

Hosted by Nalanda University (Institution of National Importance), Bihar, in partnership with the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India.

Call for Papers

Nalanda University, revived as a global center of learning rooted in India's civilizational ethos, stands as a symbol of dialogue, cultural exchange, and knowledge-sharing. In the 21st century, as India redefines its global identity, youth engagement through soft power, diplomacy, and policy innovation is indispensable.
The International Seminar series initiated by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports provides an opportunity to situate Nalanda University at the forefront of these conversations. By integrating India's heritage of knowledge diplomacy with contemporary policy debates, Nalanda can contribute substantively to shaping youth leadership for a multipolar world. "'Aano bhadra krtavo yantu vishwatah'" (Let noble thoughts come to us from all directions) this timeless Vedic ideal underpins Nalanda's philosophy of open dialogue and cross-cultural learning.
Young Scholars, practitioners, and policymakers below the age of 35 years from around the world are invited to submit original research papers based on the themes given in the theme section. The following are illustrative of the scope of the seminar and are not meant to be exhaustive.
Conference sub-themes  

• Youth diplomacy for a sustainable and just world
• Youth climate advocacy
• Cultural and educational diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific
• Role of youth in humanitarian and environmental diplomacy
• Heritage, Conservation & Cultural Corridors and Civilization
• Dialogue, Diplomacy and Peace
• Translation and Narratives; multilingual public diplomacy
• Literary exchanges, soft power and digital humanities.

Authors who wish to present their research at the seminar must submit the extended abstract in the following format:
Title of the paper, names, affiliations and emails of authors, extended abstract of 2000 - 2500 words, and 4–5 keywords in Times New Roman font size 12, single spaced. Email id and contact number of corresponding author should be given as a footnote. All accepted extended abstracts will undergo peer review and upon acceptance will be published as the compendium. Acceptance of abstracts implies the work will be presented in the conference and at least one author will attend the conference.
Accommodation and Travel: Accommodation and travel for participants whose papers will be accepted for the presentation will be supported by the Host (Nalanda University).

Important Dates:

• Extended Abstract Deadline: February 24, 2026
• Acceptance Notification: February 28, 2026.

Submission Link for Abstracts

PMML invites Applications for Fellowship 2026

PRIME MINISTERS MUSEUM AND LIBRARY

TEEN MURTI HOUSE, NEW DELHI-110011

Applications for Fellowship

Applications are invited by Prime Ministers Museum and Library, Teen Murti House, New Delhi for the award of Fellowships to outstanding scholars to pursue research in (i) India: Recent Geopolitical, Historical, Economic & Social Trends and Developments (ii) Post-Independence India: Domestic Issues & Challenges (iii) India in the Global context particularly postSecond World War era and (iv) Democracy, Governance and Statecraft: Past and Present.
Applications are also invited for the award of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Fellowship on Prime Ministers of India and newly launched Scholar in Residence Programme.
Further details of the Fellowships such as Terms and Conditions, eligibility criteria and application form are available on the PMML website. Applications along with all the relevant documents should be e-mailed in one single PDF file to fellowship.nmml@gov.in on or before 28 February 2026 11:59 p.m. Applications will be accepted through e-mail only. Members of the PMML Society, the Executive Council and PMML staff cannot be a referee. For any query, call 011-23010666. Source: https://pmml.nic.in/static/pdfs/1770017499307_Fellowship_Ad_2026.pdf.

SCSNEI-JNU Talk on Getting Published| 12 February

SPECIAL CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF NORTH EAST INDIA

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY

 THE BOOK CLUB

Invites you to a Talk on Getting Published

 Speaker: R. Chandra Sekhar, Publisher, Bloomsbury Publishing India

 Date: Thursday, 12 February 2026

Time: 3-5 pm

Venue: Room 324, 3rd Floor, SSS-I, JNU

 ALL ARE INVITED